“Christ gave himself a sin-offering for us, let us give ourselves a thank-offering to him. If a man redeemed another out of debt, will he not be grateful? How deeply do we stand obliged to Christ who had redeemed us from hell!”
Thomas Watson
“Christ gave himself a sin-offering for us, let us give ourselves a thank-offering to him. If a man redeemed another out of debt, will he not be grateful? How deeply do we stand obliged to Christ who had redeemed us from hell!”
Thomas Watson
“It was a far greater expression of love in God to give his son to die for us than if he had voluntarily acquitted us of the debt, without any satisfaction (payment) at all.”
Thomas Watson
Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually! Psalm 105:4 (ESV) Continue reading
“What the mind cannot understand of the things of God, the heart worships and adores, delighting in God’s infinite wisdom and giving glory to him in every situation and circumstance, knowing that nothing ever happens except by the express will of God.”
John Owen
For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6 (ESV) Continue reading
“What we are when alone, that we are and no more.”
John Owen
“It is stupid to suppose that we will forever find our highest happiness in Christ’s presence if we do not spend as much time as possible with him now. . . . How can we call ourselves Christians if we spend our days hardly ever thinking of Christ?”
John Owen
“Every disaster teaches us the uncertainty and instability of earthly enjoyments and how foolish we are to set our hearts too much on them.”
John Owen